What is the severity of CVE-2008-5326?

CVE-2008-5326 is classified as having a moderate severity due to the risk of local users extracting passwords.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5326?

To fix CVE-2008-5326, update IBM Rational ClearQuest to version 7.0.0.4 or 7.0.1.3 or later.

Which versions of IBM Rational ClearQuest are affected by CVE-2008-5326?

CVE-2008-5326 affects IBM Rational ClearQuest versions prior to 7.0.0.4 and 7.0.1.3.

Can local attackers exploit CVE-2008-5326 easily?

Yes, local attackers can exploit CVE-2008-5326 easily using password revealer utilities to obtain sensitive data.

What kind of data can be compromised due to CVE-2008-5326?

CVE-2008-5326 allows the compromise of user and database passwords.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-5326

medium

4.4

CWE

255

5/12/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-5326

First published: Fri Dec 05 2008(Updated: )

The ClearQuest Maintenance Tool in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.0 before 7.0.0.4 and 7.0.1 before 7.0.1.3 on Windows allows local users to obtain (1) user and (2) database passwords by using a password revealer utility on a field containing a series of asterisks.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.0.0
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.0.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.0.2
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.0.3
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.1.1
IBM Rational ClearQuest	=7.0.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5326?
CVE-2008-5326 is classified as having a moderate severity due to the risk of local users extracting passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5326?
To fix CVE-2008-5326, update IBM Rational ClearQuest to version 7.0.0.4 or 7.0.1.3 or later.
Which versions of IBM Rational ClearQuest are affected by CVE-2008-5326?
CVE-2008-5326 affects IBM Rational ClearQuest versions prior to 7.0.0.4 and 7.0.1.3.
Can local attackers exploit CVE-2008-5326 easily?
Yes, local attackers can exploit CVE-2008-5326 easily using password revealer utilities to obtain sensitive data.
What kind of data can be compromised due to CVE-2008-5326?
CVE-2008-5326 allows the compromise of user and database passwords.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5326?
CVE-2008-5326 is classified as having a moderate severity due to the risk of local users extracting passwords.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5326?
To fix CVE-2008-5326, update IBM Rational ClearQuest to version 7.0.0.4 or 7.0.1.3 or later.
Which versions of IBM Rational ClearQuest are affected by CVE-2008-5326?
CVE-2008-5326 affects IBM Rational ClearQuest versions prior to 7.0.0.4 and 7.0.1.3.
Can local attackers exploit CVE-2008-5326 easily?
Yes, local attackers can exploit CVE-2008-5326 easily using password revealer utilities to obtain sensitive data.
What kind of data can be compromised due to CVE-2008-5326?
CVE-2008-5326 allows the compromise of user and database passwords.